Comparison

Fx Cal vs Aircraft Checklist

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Fx Cal

This app acts as a specialized browser for Fedex Express pilots to access their private website. It allows for downloading and storing trip information, submitting requests, and managing VIPS events. An optional subscription unlocks advanced features like viewing open time and participating in trip swaps.

Highlights
  • Site-specific browser for Fedex Express pilot website
  • Download and local storage of VIPS calendar and trip information
  • Submittal of drop requests
  • One-touch login with stored credentials
  • Send VIPS events to iPhone Calendar
  • Integrated trip swap bulletin board
  • Next-generation bidding solution for iPad
Features
Currently charting
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NOTICE !!! FxCal accesses a private website requiring user authentication and is useful to Fedex Express pilots only. APPLICATION DESCRIPTION FxCal is a site specific browser for the Fedex Express pilot web site. Just like a browser, it can cache information for later display, only optimized for the small screen. FxCal is so easy to use with one hand you will be tempted to ‘trip trade while driving’. Please do not. The basic FxCal program provides download and local storage of VIPS calendar and trip information, and submittal of drop requests. Password and eGrid can be stored for one touch login. VIPS events can be sent directly to your iPhone Calendar. An Auto Poll subscription allows viewing of open time, submittal of makeup and trades, and allows the program to refresh open time at preset intervals. A two month subscription is included with initial app purchase. FxCal provides an integrated trip swap bulletin board for pilots to post, view and reply. On the iPad, FxCal is a fully functional, next generation bidding solution! FxCal is not a ‘bot’ that bypasses codes or does automated trip trades. A tutorial is available at the link below. Please do not purchase this app if you are NOT a Fedex Express pilot as no refunds will be given. FxCal is not affiliated with or endorsed by Fedex Express.

About

Aircraft Checklist

This app offers comprehensive digital checklists for over 80 aircraft models, allowing pilots to create custom lists and digitize paper ones using AI. It includes features like voice guidance, offline access, and a night-friendly display for efficient and safe flight operations.

Highlights
  • 80+ built-in aircraft checklists
  • Custom checklist creation and editing
  • AI-powered paper checklist digitization
  • Community checklist sharing
  • Voice-guided readout assistance
  • Offline access
  • Night Red Mode display
Features
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Aircraft Checklist is your ultimate cockpit companion. Designed for pilots, flight instructors, and aviation enthusiasts, this app provides comprehensive checklists for over 80 aircraft models and now lets you create your own. What's New! • Create Custom Checklists — Build and edit personalized checklists for any aircraft you fly. • AI Photo Scan — Point your camera at any paper checklist and instantly digitize it with artificial intelligence. • Community Sharing — Share your checklists with pilots worldwide and discover lists created by the community. • Scratchpad — Jot down ATIS, clearances, and notes with a built-in drawing and writing pad. Includes CRAFT, PIREP, and more templates. • Pilot Profile — Track your activity and manage your checklists in one place. • Night Red Mode — A cockpit-friendly red display that protects your night vision during dark flights. Core Features: • 80+ Built-In Checklists — Ready-to-fly checklists for Cessna, Piper, Beechcraft, Cirrus, Diamond, and many more. • Voice-Guided Readouts — Go hands-free with clear voice assistance during pre-flight and in-flight checks. • Offline Access — Use all checklists anywhere, even without an internet connection. • Clean, Pilot-Focused Design — Simple navigation built for the cockpit, not the office. Aircraft Checklist helps you stay organized, safe, and efficient on every flight. Download today and take your cockpit to the next level.

Screenshots

Fx Cal1 screens
Aircraft Checklist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Aircraft Checklist at Free against Fx Cal's $13.99. Aircraft Checklist also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). Fx Cal's advantage is chart position (#198 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Aircraft Checklist is free to download; Fx Cal costs $13.99 up front. Fx Cal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Aircraft Checklist sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fx Cal holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37 and 13 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Fx Cal's written reviews are positive against 100% of Aircraft Checklist's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fx Cal ships an update every 4 months, Aircraft Checklist monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Fx Cal versus Aircraft Checklist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFx CalAircraft Checklist
Price$13.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (37 ratings) — better4.3 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings37 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#198 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB18 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperkbaumDora.net LLC

Customer experience

Fx Cal

All ratings36 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative29.2%

Aircraft Checklist

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Fx Cal

One-time1
  • AutoPoll$17.99
3 purchases

Aircraft Checklist

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full Access$24.99

Questions

Is Fx Cal free?
Fx Cal costs $13.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Aircraft Checklist free?
Aircraft Checklist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fx Cal or Aircraft Checklist?
Fx Cal is rated higher. Fx Cal averages 4.5 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Aircraft Checklist averages 4.3 from 13 ratings.
Do Fx Cal or Aircraft Checklist have ads?
Neither Fx Cal nor Aircraft Checklist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fx Cal or Aircraft Checklist?
Fx Cal ships an update every 4 months, and Aircraft Checklist monthly. Most recently, Fx Cal was updated on October 21, 2026 and Aircraft Checklist on October 23, 2026.

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